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Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 4 - Korean Week

by Harriet Cleary August 06, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 4 season 11 celebrates Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the Jeogori, tae kwon do and Cheollik. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types, as well as looking briefly into Korean fashion.

Posted in Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration, Korean Fashion

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 3 - Design Icons Week

by Harriet Cleary July 31, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 3 season 11 is design icon's week. The contestants had to make a Jersey Wrap Dress Inspired by Diane von Furstenberg, transform furnishing fabrics into a Vivienne Westwood influenced outfit and create an outfit inspired by Versace. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types, as well as look briefly into the history of these fashion designer icons.

Posted in Fashion, Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 2 - Activewear Week

by Harriet Cleary July 23, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 2 season 11 is activewear week. The contestants had to make a panelled cap, transform a vintage cycling shirt and sew an athleisure outfit. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types.

Posted in Activewear, Athleisure, Cotton Twill, Econyl, Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration, Learn, Ventana Cotton Twill

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 1 - Tie Front Blouse, Transforming a Circle Skirt + Pleats

by Harriet Cleary July 17, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 1 season 11 - the contestants had to make a tie-front blouse, transform a circle skirt and sew a dress with pleats. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types.

Posted in Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration, Pleats, Style Arc, Tilly and the Buttons